11m x 4m outdoor swimming pool in 3 weeks (with paving)
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OMG even the great man himself is following this thread.JulianPH said:
surveyor said:
JulianPH said:
surveyor said:
Re the shed. Give some thought to a block and render structure to improve sound insulation.
At least you'll be able to gauge it with the temp shed.
We thought about that, but wouldn't it need planning?At least you'll be able to gauge it with the temp shed.
https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200130/commo...
- I've got this open in a tab and find myself refreshing it every 10 mins or so!Genuine not trying to be awkward question about the above as you sound like you have looked into this and it is actually something that will be relevant to me shortly - you discounted a brick/rendered plant room due to the fact that it is forward of the principal elevation.
I was under the impression that the regs just referred to no "outbuildings" in front of the principal elevation and didn't specify on the construction material. can you get away with a shed as it could be classed as temporary - or is it juts a case that a shed is a little more discrete and wont be noticed?
Buzz84 said:
Great project and a well updated build thread - I've got this open in a tab and find myself refreshing it every 10 mins or so!
Genuine not trying to be awkward question about the above as you sound like you have looked into this and it is actually something that will be relevant to me shortly - you discounted a brick/rendered plant room due to the fact that it is forward of the principal elevation.
I was under the impression that the regs just referred to no "outbuildings" in front of the principal elevation and didn't specify on the construction material. can you get away with a shed as it could be classed as temporary - or is it juts a case that a shed is a little more discrete and wont be noticed?
I believe shed's are classed as temporary structures rather than outbuildings that are permanent. I am still confused by the regs but think that a wooden shed 50 metres away from the road cannot be classed as an issue, however if I go for a brick build I would likely be in trouble/ - I've got this open in a tab and find myself refreshing it every 10 mins or so!Genuine not trying to be awkward question about the above as you sound like you have looked into this and it is actually something that will be relevant to me shortly - you discounted a brick/rendered plant room due to the fact that it is forward of the principal elevation.
I was under the impression that the regs just referred to no "outbuildings" in front of the principal elevation and didn't specify on the construction material. can you get away with a shed as it could be classed as temporary - or is it juts a case that a shed is a little more discrete and wont be noticed?
S6PNJ said:
JulianPH said:
Preparing for the final steel reinforced concrete fill ring.
Do you know what the back fill material is Julian? Is it just soil/stones, Type 1 MOT or other materials?
lrdisco said:
S6PNJ said:
Do you know what the back fill material is Julian? Is it just soil/stones, Type 1 MOT or other materials?
Hi. The hardcore is 50mm to dust crush and run limestone. The concrete around the pool is C10 30 slump with OPC.
S6PNJ said:
Thanks Julian/Nick, much appreciated. I need to back fill some area around some foundations so I now know what sort of thing to ask for!
Around foundations this is fine or you can ask for Type 2 MOT. It's a little more expensive. We never use crushed concrete or brick as it can have contamination such as timber/soil/sulphur etc but I believe it's used in certain locations.
Always use a quality plate compactor. Available from any hire shop. You can not over compact hardcore.
magooagain said:
Did the pool need planning permission?
Looks like the backfill is a semi dry concrete mix, Ley mix maybe?
Looks like it's on target. Hope the weather holds up for the slabbing going down.
No planning permission needed - http://www.planningofficers.org.uk/downloads/pdf/g...Looks like the backfill is a semi dry concrete mix, Ley mix maybe?
Looks like it's on target. Hope the weather holds up for the slabbing going down.
Amazingly we are still on target despite a number of setbacks from other parties not doing things on time leading to delays cracking on.
Nick and his team have been absolutely fantastic, as have the electricians (Urgent Electrical Services) and Mike (from Asher Swimpool Centre) doing the plumbing in. I can't recommend them highly enough.
Cheers
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